- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
- Gottman for couples
About Brian
Brian Kay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 20 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, addiction, ADHD, and anger.
He has worked in a range of settings, including psychiatric hospital risk assessments and a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. That background shows up in practical, problem-focused work with people facing life transitions and crisis points.
His sessions follow a straightforward, interactive style. He uses cognitive-behavioral tools to spot patterns that keep problems going. He also brings in mindfulness practices and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions.
For relationship concerns he draws on the Gottman Method to address communication and recurring conflict. He uses solution-focused techniques and parts of somatic work when bodily responses get in the way of clear thinking.
Brian avoids labels and focuses on what is useful in the moment. He works with people who want concrete strategies to handle anger, reduce reactivity, and restore better day-to-day functioning. Sessions combine discussion, skills practice, and short action steps to try between meetings.
People can expect a respectful, interactive process that emphasizes small, testable changes. If someone wants help managing temper, drifting resentment, or living with another person's anger, he can help sort practical options and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values so people can make clearer choices instead of reacting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when anger spikes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their situation. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on skills practice, value-based goals, or relationship communication.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, have shorter check-ins when needed, and use video or audio depending on what works best for the client. If someone wants to practice skills between meetings, online sessions can support homework, guided exercises, and progress check-ins without requiring a commute.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, anger, and related issues such as parenting and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is interactive and practical, using cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, DBT skills, and solution-focused work to address problems directly.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor, including work doing risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.